Funding from Leeds City Council
This information is taken from the Leeds City Council publication "Small Grants to Voluntary, Community and Faith Organisations" Updated June 2008
If anyone needs assistance with this information in a language other than English, please phone the number below to let us know and we will arrange for someone to provide help.
This information is also available in other formats on request.
BENGALI; CHINESE; FARSI; HINDI; KURDISH; PUNJABI; URDU; FRENCH; POLISH
Each grant has specific contact details of where to go for help or advice.
For more general enquiries or for the information in other formats please contact:
Julia Holden on 0113 395 2393
Email: regeneration.resources@leeds.gov.uk
Address:- Regeneration Service, 6th Floor West, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8BB
Below is information about:
A. General Information
- Compact for Leeds
- Code of Practice for the Funding of Voluntary Organisations
- Small Grant Conditions
B. Small grants funded by Leeds City Council
- Area Committees - Small Grants
- arts@leeds Grants
- Black History Month
- Carers Group Small Grants
- Greenfingers
- Keeping House
- Healthy Leeds Community Chest
- Luncheon Club Annual Grant
- Mental Health Drop-in and Outreach Budget Scheme
- Neighbourhood Learning Capital Grants
- Playscheme Grants
- Recreational (Non Sporting) Organisation Grants
- Healthy Leeds Special Grants Programme: Development Grants
- Healthy Leeds Special Grants Programme: Special Grants
- Sports Grants
- Supplementary School Grants
- Teenage Pregnancy & Parenting Grants
General Information
COMPACT FOR LEEDS
In September 2003, the 'Compact for Leeds' was launched by the Leeds Initiative to help clarify the relationship and expectations between the voluntary, community and faith sector and Leeds Initiative partners.
The Leeds Compact is an important document for the City Council and guides working arrangements with the voluntary, community and faith sector.
The Compact is built on four key principles, which are:
- Promoting equal partnerships.
- Encouraging the effective use of resources.
- Improving the quality of communication, consultation and information exchange.
- Recognising the role and value of volunteering and community activity.
- The small grants booklet has been developed in line with these principles.
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE FUNDING OF ORGANISATIONS:
As a major funder of voluntary, community and faith organisations, Leeds City Council:
- Recognises the independence of voluntary, community and faith organisations.
- Respects the diversity of the voluntary, community and faith sector in the city.
- Is committed to ensuring that it has clear, open and efficient arrangements for assessing and allocating funding.
- Seeks to encourage funding applications that establish clear standards and performance measures.
- Seeks to encourage the organisations that it funds to have clear management arrangements and to have effective arrangements in place to avoid unfair discrimination.
- Will ensure that its funding applications and its monitoring and evaluation arrangements do not discriminate against minority led organisations.
- Will try to provide a pattern of funding that enables organisations to operate effectively and implement good employment practices.
- Members will declare their interest in any funding applications.
SMALL GRANT CONDITIONS
Please note that the following conditions are usually applied to offers of grant aid from Leeds City Council:
- Grant aid will only be considered for Leeds based projects and / or the activities must be wholly or principally for the benefit of Leeds residents.
- Grants cannot be used to replace money you have already spent, or to cover items or services you have already bought.
- Applications for party political or religious purposes will not be normally considered.
- The organisation must have a democratic structure and a bank account and must be able to demonstrate that it can manage its affairs effectively.
- The organisation must be able to demonstrate that its policies and procedures comply with the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
- You should obtain estimates for any item costing over £100 and be prepared to produce the estimates on request.
- Where an organisation has been operating for more than a year, a copy of audited accounts for the previous year must accompany applications
- The grant must only be spent for the approved purpose, i.e. you must spend the money on what you said you would spend it on.
- Receipts or other monitoring information must be submitted to the sponsoring department as proof of spend within six months of the grant being received by the organisation (till slips, credit card vouchers, photocopied or altered receipts will not be accepted).
- Organisations in receipt of grant aid must acknowledge the assistance of Leeds City Council.
Other conditions may apply. You will be made aware of these if you are offered a grant.
Small grants funded by Leeds City Council
AREA COMMITTEES - SMALL GRANTS
Each of the 10 Area Committees in Leeds has approved funding from their Well-Being budgets to support local voluntary, community and faith groups.
Who can apply?
Local voluntary, community and faith groups can apply for funding as long as the project meets the Area Committee's priorities and operates in the boundary of the Area Committee. The priorities are:
- Community Involvement
- Community Safety
- Streetscene (projects that contribute towards street cleanliness)
- Young People
What can I apply for?
Resources required by groups to run a community initiative:
- Equipment/materials
- Publicity materials
- Training costs
- Educational trips
- Residential courses
- Consultant / speaker fees
Costs related to holding a community event:
- Venue hires
- Publicity
- Translation and signing costs
- Registered childcare costs
- Transport to and from the event
Please note Area Well Being Budget cannot be used to:
- Fund the everyday running costs of a community organisation
- Pay for costs relating to projects with religious or political aims
How much can I apply for?
Each Area Committee has set a level of how much can be awarded, typically £500 - £1,000 per project. Please contact the relevant Area Management Team below for further information.
When can I apply?
Applications can be made throughout the year. However, only one application per group, per year, is allowed.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Committee Telephone Address
Inner East
Inner North East
Outer North East 0113 214 5868 Host Media Centre, 21 Saville Mount, Leeds LS7 3HZ.
Inner North West
Outer North West
Inner West
Outer West 0113 395 1972 Pudsey One Stop Centre, Pudsey Town Hall, Robin Lane, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 7BL.
Outer East
Inner South
Outer South 0113 224 3040 Dewsbury Road One Stop Centre, 190 Dewsbury Road, Leeds LS11 6PF.
arts@leeds GRANTS
Who can apply?
Non-profit making groups and organisations involved in arts and cultural activities in the community. Arts@leeds works in partnership with arts organisations to develop artistic practice and maximise access to creative activity for the people of Leeds. It funds activities that increase people's access to the arts and enable people to participate fully and with increased confidence.
What can I apply for?
Funding towards a wide range of art-based activity including music, theatre, ance, mime, circus, puppetry, visual arts and crafts, film, photography, video, radio, new media / electronic arts and writing.
There are two types of funding available: project funding for specific arts activity or core funding toward the core costs of an arts organisation's operation. Administration, publicity, fees and running costs are all acceptable core costs.
How much can I apply for?
No maximum limit is imposed, though the majority of awards are for sums of less than £1,000. First time applicants are invited to call the Senior Arts Development Officer to discuss this further.
When can I apply?
The scheme is annual and the deadline for applications to arts@leeds in 2008/9 was January 2008. Only one application per organisation will be considered.
Application forms for next year will be available from the beginning of November 2008.
A Funding Seminar for first time applicants will be held in November/December 2008 - please contact the Senior Arts Development Officer for further details
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
The Senior Arts Development Officer
Arts & Regeneration Unit, Leeds City Council,
The Town Hall, The Headrow,
Leeds, LS1 3AD
Tel: 0113 395 0678
Email: arts@leeds.gov.uk
Website: www.leeds.gov.uk/arts
BLACK HISTORY MONTH (OCTOBER) GRANTS
Who can apply?
Any community or voluntary organisation committed to implementing events for Black History Month is eligible to apply for a grant.
Black History Month (BHM) is held every October in Britain, to commemorate and celebrate (Black) African and Caribbean history. It aims to disseminate knowledge and awareness of Black History and cultural heritage, and raise the profile of positive contributions to British society.
Events involving joint projects between younger and older generations and events that have sustained impact or lasting value are particularly welcome.
As the total fund is quite small, groups are advised to seek additional funding elsewhere. Priority may be given to those who have raised support from a range of sources.
What can I apply for?
The grant can be used towards the cost of room hire, publicity, speakers, trainers, activities and events celebrating and marking Black History Month.
How much can I apply for?
Grants are normally limited to £300.
When can I apply?
For 2008, applications must be submitted by Friday 4 July 2008.
Application forms will be available after May 2008.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Jennifer Hahn,
Arts & Regeneration Unit, Leeds City Council,
The Town Hall, The Headrow,
Leeds, LS1 3AD
Tel: 0113 247 6419
Email: jennifer.hahn@leeds.gov.uk
Website: www.leeds.gov.uk/bhm
CARERS GROUP SMALL GRANTS
Who can apply?
Carers on behalf of their Carers Group or organisations running a specific Carers Group
The aim of the fund is to support informal, unpaid carers who are looking after ill or disabled adults or children.
What can I apply for?
The grant can be used to pay for room hire, transport, mailings, respite, speakers, etc. and to fund specific projects or events for carers. It is not to be used for the cost of paid group facilitators.
How much can I apply for?
Grants of up to £300 are usually made.
When can I apply?
Applications can be made throughout the year. Only one application per group is allowed.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Phillip Draper
Adult Social Care Commissioning, 2nd Floor East, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8QB.
Tel: 0113 395 0246
Email: phillip.draper@leeds.gov.uk
Greenfingers
Who can apply?
Greenfingers Leeds works within Keeping House (see next page) to offer support for:
- Developing new gardening services for older and disabled people
- Helping existing services to work towards sustainability, through expansion or development of new sources of income
- Encouraging services to seek innovative solutions to meet older and disabled people's requirements
What can I apply for?
Small Investment Fund: Feasibility studies; Business planning; Gardening equipment
Main Investment Fund: Start up costs; Recruitment of staff and volunteers; Training for staff and volunteers; Green waste composting and recycling; Gardening vehicles, equipment and storage; Publicity and marketing; Initial management and overhead costs
How much can I apply for?
Up to £10,000 a year for up to 3 years.
When can I apply?
The grants panel meets quarterly, with the deadline being approximately 3 weeks before the panel meeting.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Tel: 0113 247 7085
Email: david.peel@leeds.gov.uk
Website: www.keepinghouse.org.uk
Keeping House
Who can apply?
Keeping House is a partnership programme sponsored by Leeds City Council Adult Social Care. It offers a new approach to meeting housekeeping needs i.e. shopping, cleaning, gardening, laundry collection etc by using local people who set as a social enterprise to deliver the services.
What can I apply for?
There are two types of financial support available:
Small Grants: to cover the development costs of social enterprises wanting to set up in business to develop any of the above services. This might be to cover the costs of a Feasibility or Business Plan, for instance.
Investment Grants: can be per year for up to 3 years, for revenue or capital costs. They need to be accompanied by a business plan and cash-flow forecast that indicates how the business will move towards becoming self-sufficient in the first 3 years.
How much can I apply for?
Small grants are up to £2,000
Investment grants are in the range of £4,000 to £25,000 per year
When can I apply?
The grants panel meets quarterly, with the deadline being approximately 3 weeks before the panel meeting.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Leeds Adult Social Care
Leeds City Council
2nd Floor East
Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds LS2 8QB
Tel: 0113 247 7095
Email: david.peel@leeds.gov.uk
Website: www.keepinghouse.org.uk (to download the form )
HEALTHY LEEDS: COMMUNITY CHEST FUNDING 2008/09
Who can apply?
Not-for-profit groups in the voluntary, community and faith sectors working in health and social care with a constitution or set of rules. Statutory organisations can also apply for projects not covered by their normal budget and where service users are actively involved in running the activity.
What can I apply for?
Grants are given to existing or new groups and organisations, for special or new projects; for setting up new groups; or to help with new ideas or activities for small groups. For example, the grant can be used for setting-up costs, training or equipment.
It funds projects and activities that address health inequalities for a number of priority groups including older people and people with disabilities.
How much can I apply for?
A maximum of £2,000 in any twelve-month period. Apply as often as you need to, within this limit, but make only one application per panel meeting.
When can I apply?
The decision-making panel meets quarterly. Applications must be received one month in advance. The whole process can take from 5 to 16 weeks.
Deadline for applications:
Monday 31st March 2008 for panel meeting Friday 25th April 2008
Monday 09 June 2008 for panel meeting on Friday 11 July 2008
Monday 08 September 2008 for panel meeting on Friday 10 October 2008
Monday 08 December 2008 for panel meeting on Friday 16 January 2009
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Lisa Mallinson
Healthy Leeds Partnership
Leeds City Council,
2nd Floor East, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre,
Leeds, LS2 8QB.
Tel. (0113) 247 4759
E-mail: lisa.mallinson@leeds.gov.uk
LUNCHEON CLUB ANNUAL GRANT 2008 / 2009
Who can apply?
Applications can be made from any independent community group wishing to provide a Luncheon club on a regular basis for older people in the city of Leeds.
Groups must have at least 20 members, have a bank account in the name of the Luncheon club with at least 2 signatories and have a constitution/ set of rules for the club.
We will consider applications from new Luncheon Clubs with a membership of less than 20 members in their first year providing they can provide additional information in support of their application e.g. research carried out into the need for a luncheon club in the area.
What can I apply for?
Successful applicants may receive a contribution towards meals, volunteer expenses including training, insurance for the club, rent for premises if applicable.
Groups will need to apply for funding each year and will be expected to provide information on the club's activities by completing a monitoring from, and provide Annual accounts of the Luncheon Club and an Annual report.
When can I apply?
Application forms are available from September 2008 with the closing date of end October 2008.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
NB Organisations who have applied during the past two years will automatically be sent a new form.
Jenny A Cooper
Social Care Services Department
Leeds City Council
2nd Floor East
Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds LS2 8QB.
Tel: 0113 247 8339
Email: jennya.cooper@leeds.gov.uk
MENTAL HEALTH DROP-IN & OUTREACH BUDGET SCHEME
This scheme provides funding for groups whose main objective is to support people with mental health problems. The fund prefers to support user led groups.
The funding for the scheme comes from Leeds City Council and is managed by Leeds Mind.
Who can apply?
Anyone who is organising projects which meet the criteria of being a Mental Health Outreach / Drop In Group including:
- Ethnic Minorities
- Parents
- Women
- Young People
- Projects covering one local geographical area
- User-run projects
- 'Out-of-hours' projects
- Arts projects
- Innovative / imaginative projects
- Projects aiming to encourage cross agency project working
What can I apply for?
Grants are available for running costs such as room hire, payment for speakers, transport, refreshments, holidays, trips out and insurance. It does not fund the staff costs.
How much can I apply for?
Grants of up to £800 in one year.
When can I apply?
Application forms are available from January. Applications may be submitted throughout the year subject to funding availability.
Who do I contact for an application form?
Janet McClusky
Leeds Mind
82 Cardigan Road
Leeds LS6 3BJ.
Tel. 0113 230 7608
Email: janet.mcclusky@leedsmnd.org.uk
NEIGHBOURHOOD LEARNING CAPITAL GRANTS
Funding comes from the Learning and Skills Council West Yorkshire (LSCWY) and is managed by the Adult & Community Learning Service of Leeds City Council.
Who Can Apply?
Voluntary and community sector organisations offering adult learning opportunities. These may be in the form of courses, volunteering opportunities or services.
Priority will be given to organisations operating in: Armley / Bramley, Osmondthorpe / Halton Moor, Chapeltown / Harehills, Hyde Park / Burley, Middleton / Hunslet/Belle Isle, Beeston / Holbeck. However, organisations covering other areas of the city will also be considered.
What can I apply for?
Capital items that enhance the adult learning experience. Items may enable you to improve current opportunities or to offer something new.
The funding can also be used for DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) adaptations or minor works to buildings.
To date it has funded a wide range of items including: installation of access ramp and disabled toilet, digital cameras allowing learners to record progress, DIY equipment to support an in-house training course for a supported housing project, IT equipment to run outreach learning sessions and kitchen equipment to start a community cafe.
How much can I apply for?
There is approximately £100,000 available until July 2008 and it is expected that there will be another allocation for 2008/9. There are no lower or upper limits on how much you can apply for but usually only small grants are given.
When can I apply?
Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on a monthly basis.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Angela Higgins
Leeds City Council
Jobs and Skills Service
1st Floor, Technorth Family Learning Centre
9 Harrogate Road
Leeds. LS7 3NB
Tel: 0113 395 1540
Email: angela.higgins@leeds.gov.uk
PLAYSCHEME GRANTS
Who can apply?
Any community based voluntary group that is willing to provide suitable activities for children, primarily in the 5-13 age range, during any holiday period (except Christmas and Spring Bank Holiday). Provision should be delivered via sessions, seek to involve volunteers and have minimal charges. All schemes must be registered with Ofsted for schemes providing for children under the age of 8 and on the Voluntary Childcare Register for children over the age of 8.
What can I apply for?
Any grant awarded is made as a contribution towards staffing costs. However, if a scheme has obtained other sources of funding, the Playscheme grant can be put towards other essentials such as equipment or programme activities.
How much can I apply for?
There is no set figure that can be applied for. The grant awarded is based on a standard funding formula, which is affected by various considerations. The main ones are how long the playscheme is run and how many children are to attend.
When can I apply?
Application forms are available every January and must be submitted by the 31st March each year. One application covers the full year.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Susan Wilkinson,
Family Hub Team,
6th Floor East, Merrion House,
110 Merrion Centre,
Leeds, LS2 8DT.
Tel: 0113 247 4065
Email: susan.wilkinson@leeds.gov.uk
RECREATIONAL (NON-SPORTING) ORGANISATIONS GRANTS
Who can apply?
Funding is available to voluntary / community and non-profit making organisations only.
What can I apply for?
Applications should be for horticultural / nature conservation / countryside /
environmental activities. The types of items funded include the following:
- Publicity and printing costs
- Equipment essential to establish new projects and activities
- Organisation of special events, such as public meetings, open or activity days, conferences, community events and celebrations
- Training costs related to obtaining skills
- Establishment of horticultural or nature groups
- Establishment of Britain in Bloom organisations
- Assistance with nature conservation work, e.g. clean-up projects, work with schools, wildlife surveys and research
- Interpretation facilities and information boards
- Development projects; ensuring the sustainability of projects; outreach activities
How much can I apply for?
The maximum grant will be £500.
When can I apply?
Applications can be made throughout the year but an organisation may have only one grant in any one year. Applications should be made now for the next allocation in April 2009.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Richard Gill,
Leeds Horticultural & Floral Initiatives Officer,
Parks and Countryside Service,
c/o Farnley Hall, Hall Lane, Leeds LS12 5HA
Tel: 0113 3957400 (switchboard) or 0113 237 5301 (direct line).
Email: richard.gill@leeds.gov.uk
HEALTHY LEEDS SPECIAL GRANTS PROGRAMME: DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Who can apply?
Voluntary and community groups or not for profit organisations run by and for local people. Statutory organisations and infrastructure organisations in the VCF sector can only apply if the worker is enabling and empowering local people to set up and deliver the project.
What can I apply for?
The Special Grants Programme supports projects that show fresh approaches and new ideas to addressing health issues and concerns within a local community in Leeds
How much can I apply for?
Grants of up to £500 are available for one activity in 2008/09 providing you did not receive a development grant in 2007/08.
When can I apply?
There are four quarterly panels, each with £4,000 to distribute. You can apply for grants in May 2008, August 2008, November 2008 and January 2009.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Lisa Mallinson
Healthy Leeds Partnership
Leeds City Council,
2nd Floor East, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre,
Leeds, LS2 8QB.
Tel. (0113) 247 4759
E-mail: lisa.mallinson@leeds.gov.uk
HEALTHY LEEDS - SPECIAL GRANTS PROGRAMME
Who can apply?
Voluntary and community groups or not-for-profit organisations. Statutory agencies can also apply for projects which are clearly outside their core business and are service user or carer led.
What can I apply for?
The Special Grants Programme supports:
- research and development activities that identify ways to improve the health of specific groups and communities, and ways to improve the delivery of health and social care
- practical city-wide healthy living projects
How much can I apply for?
Grants of up to £10,000 for research and development projects and up to £5,000 for citywide projects.
When can I apply?
The next round deadline will be Friday 19th September 2008 and Friday 13th January 2009.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Lisa Mallinson
Healthy Leeds Partnership, Adult Social Care,
Leeds City Council,
2nd Floor East, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre,
Leeds, LS2 8QB.
Tel. (0113) 247 4759
E-mail: lisa.mallinson@leeds.gov.uk
SPORTS GRANTS
The Leeds Sports Grants are intended to encourage and enable the people of Leeds to take part in sport, particularly within the Voluntary Sports clubs. The system is administered by the Leeds Sports Federation on behalf of Leeds City Council.
Who can apply?
Applicants must reside or be predominantly based within the Leeds City Council administrative boundary.
Groups: preference will be given to applicants who are contributing to the development of local sporting communities. All clubs must operate an open membership system and encourage the development of and participation in sport by groups normally under-represented in terms of sports participation. Applications will normally only be considered from clubs who are affiliated to their national governing body of sport and / or are a bona fide sports club.
Applications from individuals will only be considered if the individual is currently representing their country at junior or senior level.
What can I apply for?
Groups can apply for sports equipment or kit only. Individuals can apply for specialist sports equipment or to support expenses in connection with representing their country.
How much can I apply for?
The maximum grant is £250 for individuals and £500 for groups
When can I apply?
For activities taking place or commencing in: Apply by:
March, April or May 31st January
June, July or August 30th April
September, October or November 31st July
December, January or February 31st October
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Grants Officer
John Charles Centre for Sport
Middleton Grove
Leeds LS11 5DJ
Tel: 0113 283 7418
Fax: 0113 283 3170
Email: grants@leedssport.org.uk
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS GRANTS
The fund is intended to provide financial assistance in support of classes for children from minority communities.
Who can apply?
Any registered supplementary school in Leeds, which provides mother-tongue teaching and study support activities for children aged 5 to 16 years, out of normal school hours.
What can I apply for?
The grants are intended to help supplementary schools implement their support for raising achievements of children. Supplementary schools that can demonstrate they will be working with under-achieving children are particularly encouraged to apply. The grants cannot support religious or political activities.
The aim of this grant is:
- To enhance teaching and learning
- To support under achieving children
Applications should show how the grant will benefit those children.
How much can I apply for?
The following elements are considered in determining an allocation:
- Number of children aged 5 - 16 attending classes
- Hours of lessons provided per week
When can I apply?
Applications should be made by the end of April each year.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Mr Wesley Wu
Education Leeds
Elmete Centre, Elmete Lane
Leeds LS8 2LJ
Tel: 0113 214 4068 on Mondays 09.30 - 12.30
Fax: 0113 214 4069
Email: wesley.wu@educationleeds.co.uk
TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND PARENTING GRANTS
Who can apply?
Grants are available for agencies and professionals in the statutory, voluntary, community and faith sectors, who are seeking to carry out preventative work to reduce teenage conceptions.
What can I apply for?
In previous years, projects which sought to support teenage parents were funded. However, for 2008/9, projects which seek to reduce teenage conceptions will receive priority in funding.
Additionally, as this may be the last year of funding, grants which enable organisations to develop their own skills to continue the work without further funding from this source will be considered.
The focus will be on those projects working to reduce conceptions with:
- Looked after Children
- Young People Leaving Care
- BME Communities
- Work with Boys and Young Men
How much can I apply for?
An individual organisation can apply for up to £4,000. There will be the opportunity to apply for collaborative grants for more than one organisation i.e. £8,000 for two organisations, £12,000 for three organisations etc. where evidence of joint innovative projects can be demonstrated.
When can I apply?
Applications are to be made by Friday 25th January 2008 for a panel meeting on Thursday, 21st February 2008.
Who do I contact for help or an application form?
Kiera Swift
E-mail: kiera.swift@educationleeds.co.uk
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